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Mental Health in the Athlete: Modern Perspectives and Novel Challenges for the Sports Medicine Provider

Mental Health in the Athlete: Modern Perspectives and Novel Challenges for the Sports Medicine Provider

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Medical ReferenceSports General

ISBN10: 3030447537
ISBN13: 9783030447533
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: May 31 2020
Pages: 298
Weight: 1.35
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This unique book provides a practical framework for and coverage of a broad range of mental health concerns applicable to the care of athletes, including depression, suicide, mood disorders, substance abuse and risk-taking behaviors. To this end, it presents content relevant to the care of athletes, including doping and the use of performance-enhancing drugs, the mental health impact of concussion, bullying and hazing, the impact of social media and exercise addiction, among other pertinent topics. Current basic and translational research on behavioral health and the relationship of brain to behavior are reviewed, and current treatment approaches, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological (including mindfulness training), are considered.

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